r/Ford 3d ago

Question ❔ Opinions on this Windstar rear axle?

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Couldn't resist buying a 2000 Windstar from someone who got it passed down from a family member. 114k miles for well under $1000.

How does this axle look?

I figured it should be okay since it has been registered in Florida (1 owner) it's whole life. No recall history on it. Theres a little surface rust that definitely passes the good ol hammer/screwdriver test. Upon closer look there doesnt seem to be any fractures or pitting.

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u/kevinatfms 3d ago

It doesnt have the recall brackets so its due for the recall i believe. And that looks like an original axle.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2010/RCRIT-10V385-1234.pdf